Escambia Schools Honor Career Academies, Students

April 12, 2023

The Escambia County Schools recently recognized career academies, schools and students of the year.

The winners included:

  • Middle School Student of the Year: Jayden Williams, Vet Assisting Academy, Beulah Middle School (Teachers are Charlotte Trudeau and Leanne Jenkins)
  • Middle School Career Academy Teacher of the Year: Libby Sears, Digital Discoveries Academy, Ransom Middle School
  • Middle School Career Academy of the Year: Digital Discoveries Academy, Ferry Pass Middle School (Teachers are Allison Cameron, Bridgette Egly, Kolby Jernigan, and Tonya Jackson-Hall)
  • High School Career Academy Student of the Year: Tydun Joy, Health Sciences Academy, Booker T. Washington High School (Teacher is Nancy Barger)
  • High School Career Academy Scholar: Erich Amerson, Graphic Arts Academy, Northview High School (Teachers are Megan Carroll and Robert Myrick)
  • High School Career Academy Student Intern of the Year: Lindsay Samojedny, Biomedical Sciences Academy, West Florida High School (Teacher is Jessica Rutherford, DCT Coordinator is Katherine Brand)
  • High School Career Academy Teacher of the Year: Tom Connors, COX Telecommunications Academy West Florida High School
  • High School Career Academy of the Year: Culinary Arts Academy, Northview High School (Teacher is Ashley Salter)

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“We are so fortunate in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties to have such active and robust career academies in our high schools and middle schools,” said ECPS Workforce Education Director Steven Harrell.  “It is an honor to be a part of this enterprise. We are truly preparing our students for success after graduation.”

Pictured: Teacher Ashley Salter accepted the High School Career Academy of the Year award for the Northview High School Culinary Arts Academy. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

4 Responses to “Escambia Schools Honor Career Academies, Students”

  1. Bonnie Exner on April 12th, 2023 12:45 pm

    Congratulations to all…Northview High is a hidden gem in the Escambia County Pubic Schhol system for students and teachers…also proud of my former colleague,LIBBY SEARS from RANSOM MIDDLE..AWESOME RECOGNITION, LIBBY.

  2. Destiny on April 12th, 2023 12:42 pm

    Mr.Connors was hands-down a favorite at West Florida. When I graduated, I knew he’d be one of the people I’d miss the most. Ever since freshman year, he made one of the biggest impacts on me as a student and as a person in general. Congrats, favorite teacher!

  3. Gayle Weaver on April 12th, 2023 8:09 am

    Congratulations to three of the greatest teachers. I hope the parents realize the creativity that goes into each of these classes, preparing these students for the real world of work. I am so proud to be a part of your past education. Northview Grads teaching at Northview!!! Thank you Megan, Ashley, and Robert for making Northview a great place for students. Gayle B. Weaver

  4. Mrs Ellis on April 12th, 2023 6:56 am

    Woohoo Ashley! How great is this? It’s WONDERFUL! Congratulations! I’m so thrilled to learn you are excelling as the Northview culinary academy teacher.
    Mrs. Ellis